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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1906
Page
3
A historical glimpse shows street car life with conductors juggling safety and humor. Passengers and workers recall conflicts on crowded rides, racial tension, and everyday frictions as crews strive to maintain order amid noisy, crowded cars and the public’s unpredictable behavior.
Fragmented text describes rapid progress of preliminary surveys under state and department supervision. Mentions officers Eager Intanegeer and Traxler, fort relocations to Fort Omaha and Austin, and cavalry movements toward encampment with supply and logistics arrangements for fuel and forage.
A San Antonio woman testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her long standing back ache and urinary irregularities. She praises the treatment and notes she has referred many others to the Bexar Drug Co for relief.
The Austin Statesman reports a through sleeper from Kansas City to Corpus Christi, bypassing Rockport via the Missouri Kansas Texas and San Antonio and Aransas Pass lines. Katy route would carry the service to the coast, though officials say no firm agreement exists and discussions continue. George Lupton, SAP general passenger agent, notes talks have been ongoing and favors routing via the Katy and SAP if feasible.
A damaged OCR page lists fragmented marriage entries with names such as O Tervo and Arncio Maher bishops, Owen P. Gaffney and Helen Gor ot, Armintead aiding Helen Werar mislead, Aleganier Loner and Paul Rocha, Tosenit Yllun and Wariida, George McHilgley and Toeefia Tr uaga, Refnel Reyes and Feresiia Aleavia, Orr Me and Ethan M. Peters, HG Mayer and Viehin Lee Lawren, S.C. Cooper and 4 A. Gary, illustrating a garbled event list of nuptials with numerous misspellings.
Nar cisco Narcisso, a Milita ry plaza merchant, reports a break in when nails were driven into his store door while he dined at home. The assailant fled, leaving Narcisso unable to open his door as a neighbor Louis Nodi, an adjacent vendor, watched. The event prompted a warrant and investigation into the intruder’s identity.
Narcissa struck Rody on the nose in a dispute over a keyhole and other matters. Rody went to the courthouse where she swiftly swore out a warrant for assault and battery, while statements place Tiseu near the San Pedre creek as Justice Adams considers the case.
The central committer and Confederate veterans group finalized arrangements for the Independence Day parade. Final meetings are set tomorrow to confirm routes from Alamo plaza to Flores street and Main plaza, with veterans taken to San Pedro park for ceremonies.
A distressed woman in downtown claims a dying mother and Government Hill as she solicits five cent coins from passersby at Alamo Plaza and Maveriel corner. A man offers a nickel, others provide more, while observers note no illness or motive beyond a transportation ticket scam.
The store advertises a Great Cut Price Sale at Morris, offering coolers and appliances with a focus on value. It promotes discontinued stock and surplus items, urging readers to visit the Fort Moira, 405 West Commerce location near St Marys Street for timely bargains and loyal customer benefits.
A chaotic article describes a village festival with an operatic display, a large excursion from Laredo, and numerous entertainments. It notes a gypsy procession, a tea booth, games, and attractions to draw crowds. Officials and visitors from several towns are listed in broad, unclear terms.
A stream of visitors and arrivals is recorded with names such as Mrs Bulle Waesle, Mrs Liteling, and Mr Jo Davidson visiting from various towns. Mentions include trips to Corps, visits to friends in Missouri, and social gatherings with locals and extended family in the city.
The Sunday problem outlines Admiral Evans preparing a large force for a special cruise from Washington to Newport Rockport and Mackinac. It notes possible exercises at Provincetown and target practice at ranges off Provincetown. Ships may relocate to allow Sunday diversions, while Provincetown residents debate observance and warnings. A price ad for a piano remains in the column.
In a summarizing note the article claims The Light directs news via Western Union wire and Associated Press dispatches. The system promises faster, direct coverage with reduced telegraph costs and centralized editorial touch across the country.
More than seven hundred former Mount Hermon students gather for the Mount Hermon silver jubilee marking twenty five years since its founding by Mr Moody the Evangelist. The program includes addresses faculty sermons and exhibitions as students perform and showcase work.
The fragment lists a credit offer likely from a firm named Alamo and hints at extending credit now for winter. It reads as a garbled sales prompt urging prompt action and consultation for a marriage or household financing scenario.
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